Butler Acres Elementary vs Mountlake Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Acres Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
Mountlake Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
| Measure | Butler Acres Elementary Kelso, Washington | Mountlake Terrace Elementary Mountlake Terrace, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,154 | #634 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23455 of 50,301 | #21669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Kelso | Mountlake Terrace |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 52.4).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 63.4%).
- •Mountlake Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butler Acres Elementary better than Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountlake Terrace Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butler Acres Elementary and Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Mountlake Terrace in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Acres Elementary: 426. Mountlake Terrace Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Acres Elementary and Mountlake Terrace Elementary rank in Washington?
Butler Acres Elementary is 680th of 1,154 and Mountlake Terrace Elementary is 634th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).